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Elmer F. Kotek

Elmer F. Kotek

Dec 17, 2013

Obituary Elmer F. Kotek, 85, of East Peoria, formerly of Pharr, TX passed away at 7:07am on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at his home. He was born February 3, 1928 in Middle Ridge, WI to Frank and Adeline Arentz Kotek. He married Jean L. Larson, daughter of Chester and Charlotte Larson of LaCrosse, WI, on September 9, 1950 in LaCrosse;...

Richard Dick Morrissey

Richard Dick Morrissey

Dec 16, 2013

Obituary EAST PEORIA-Richard "Dick" Morrissey, 74, of East Peoria, IL died at 3:12 PM Monday, December 16, 2013 at Trinity Medical Center in Rock Island, IL. Born on December 12, 1939 in Burlington, IA to Francis and Vera Mae Hunter Morrissey, he married Linda Crew on September 22, 1973; she survives. Also surviving are 3 children, Troy Morrissey of Peoria...

Dale A. Fritz

Dale A. Fritz

Dec 14, 2013

Obituary Washington - Dale A. Fritz, 78, of Washington, died at 8:03 AM on Saturday December 14, 2013 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on September 15, 1935 in Barrett, MN to Otto and Sophie Froelich Fritz. He married Pat Lucas on April 21, 1979 in Washington. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters;...

Hugh S. Rogers

Hugh S. Rogers

Dec 6, 2013

Obituary Washington- Hugh S. Rogers, 91, of Washington passed away at 3:00am, Friday, December 6, 2013 at Washington Christian Village. Hugh was born January 23, 1922 in Curran, IL to Roy and Katie Hancock Rogers. He married Ruth Dorn on December 25, 1944 in Rosamond, IL. She preceded him in death on July 8, 1970. He later married Alberta Harris...

Bob Delaney

Bob Delaney

Dec 5, 2013

Obituary Bob Delaney, 84 of East Peoria, passed away peacefully at 4:00pm, Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Riverview Retirement Home, surrounded by his family. Bob was born September 24, 1929 in Anniston, Missouri to Ollie and Mildred Stacy Delaney. He married Margaret "Polly" Byran on January 28, 1950 in Mariana, Arkansas; she survives at home. Also surviving are 2 sons;...

William R. Bill Miller

William R. Bill Miller

Dec 4, 2013

Obituary William 'Bill' R. Miller, 83, of East Peoria died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Unity Point Methodist Hospital in Peoria. There will be no services. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Joseph D. Kanive

Joseph D. Kanive

Dec 1, 2013

Obituary Joseph D. Kanive, 66, of Orono, MN and formerly of Washington, IL, died on Sunday, December 1, 2013 in Saint Louis Park, MN. Born on January 10, 1947 in Peoria, IL, to O. Dale and Lucille Meyer Kanive, he married Louise Kay Nelson on December 20, 1969 in Lacon, IL. She survives. Also surviving are 3 sons, Jay (Alyssa)...

Sherry L. Dalton

Sherry L. Dalton

Dec 1, 2013

Obituary Sherry L. Dalton, 57, of East Peoria,IL died at 3:30am Sunday, December 1, 2013 at her home. Sherry was born on April 17, 1956 in Peoria to Charlie and Opal Stanfield Caldwell. She married Steve Dalton November 29, 1985 in Peoria; he survives. Also surviving are her four children, Daniel Warner of Rome, Jennifer (Brian) Brown of Morton, Crystal...

Carolyn J. Huffman

Carolyn J. Huffman

Nov 28, 2013

Obituary Carolyn J. Huffman, 70, of Washington, died at 3:14am, Thursday, November 28, 2013 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Carolyn was born May 5, 1943 in Peoria to F. Donald and Gladys E. Doering Gilles. She married Richard K. "Dick" Huffman on December 11, 1971 in Peoria; he preceded her in death on May 8, 1994....

Frances F. Evans

Frances F. Evans

Nov 21, 2013

Obituary Washburn- Frances 'Franny' F. Evans, 84, of Washburn, IL died at 6:23a.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on September 23, 1929 in Maryville, TN to Charles O. and Margaret Hatcher Stephenson. She married Ralph Evans. He preceded her in death on February 20, 2004. Frances was also preceded...

Howard C. Mcginnis

Howard C. Mcginnis

Nov 19, 2013

Obituary Peoria - Howard C. McGinnis, 43, of Peoria died at 9:25 PM on Tuesday November 19, 2013 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was born March 26, 1970 in Chicago to Howard and Mabel Denning Bailey. He married Merideth Belcher on February 23, 1995 in Peoria. She survives. Also surviving are two sons; Stewart and...

Pok Sun Sunny Tompkins

Pok Sun Sunny Tompkins

Nov 17, 2013

Obituary PEORIA - "Sunny" Pok Sun Tompkins, 70, of Peoria, IL, died at 11:07 am Sunday, November 17, 2013 in Peoria, IL. She was born on February 5, 1943 in Daegu, Korea. She was previously married to Richard Tompkins on October 4, 1968 in Seoul, Korea. Surviving are 3 children; Kimberly (Steve) Skipworth of Houston, TX, Bryan (Karen) Tompkins of...

Mary K. Devos

Mary K. Devos

Nov 14, 2013

Obituary East Peoria- Mary K. DeVos, 68, of East Peoria, died at 1:38p.m., Thursday, November 14, 2013 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria. She was born on January 25, 1945 in Rushville, IL to Challis and Virginia Taylor Warrington. She married Dan DeVos on August 29, 1964 in Peoria, he survives. Also surviving are her three children, Danelle (Steve)...

Clarice I. Anders

Clarice I. Anders

Nov 8, 2013

Obituary West Peoria - Clarice I. Anders, 93, of West Peoria, formerly of Galesburg and Chicago, went to be with the Lord at 10:23 PM on Friday November 8, 2013 at Unity Point Health - Peoria surrounded by her family. She was born October 9, 1920 in Olmstead County, MN to Lysle Harvey and Verna Belle Weaver Clement. On May...

Sara J. Siever

Sara J. Siever

Nov 7, 2013

Obituary Washington - Sara J. Siever, 88, of Washington died at 11:55 PM on Thursday November 7, 2013 at Rosewood Care Center in Peoria. She was born on June 3, 1925 in Tamalco Township, IL to George H. and Florence Ulmet Thomason. She married Warren Henry Siever on January 30, 1943 in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death...

Judith Judie Heath

Judith Judie Heath

Nov 5, 2013

Obituary Judith "Judie" M. Heath, 72, of East Peoria, passed away at 10:28pm Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born June 18, 1941 in Peoria to Joseph and Marie Noll Nau, she married Edward C. Heath on January 14, 1961 in Peoria. He preceded Judie in death July 2, 2009. Surviving are her children,...

Jeannie Lynn Church

Jeannie Lynn Church

Nov 4, 2013

Obituary Jeannie Lynn Church, 43, of East Peoria, died at 2:07am Monday, November 4, 2013 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born on May 22, 1970 in Peoria to Earl W. and Carol A. (Guilfoyle) Lee, she married Scott A. Church on September 16, 1995 in Washington; he survives. Also surviving are two sons, Matthew and Michael Church,...

Irene Marie Smith

Irene Marie Smith

Nov 4, 2013

Obituary Irene Marie Fricke Smith, 101, of Snyder Village, Metamora, IL, passed away to be with her Lord on Monday, November 4, 2013 at 8:02 am, just 20 days short of her 102nd birthday. She was born November 24, 1911 in Anchor, IL, McLean County, to Frederick William and Katherine Holsten Fricke. She married Orvin F. Smith on June 12,...

William L. Bill Crebo

William L. Bill Crebo

Oct 31, 2013

Obituary East Peoria- William "Bill" L. Crebo, 83, of East Peoria died at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Bill was born on August 30, 1930 in East Peoria to Thomas B. and Margaret Boles Crebo. He married Beverly J. Myers on May 31, 1953 in Peoria. She survives....

Marie Grieser

Marie Grieser

Oct 31, 2013

Obituary WASHINGTON - Marie Grieser, 72, of Washington, IL , died at 10:31 am Thursday, October 31, 2013 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Born on December 20, 1941 in Jacksonville, IL to John and Mary Chapman Laurie, she married Joseph A. Grieser Jr. on August 22, 1964 in Creve Coeur, IL. He survives. Surviving are 1...

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